Most riders do everything they can to ensure that their horses are happy and comfortable, so the announcement that British Dressage is cracking down on too-tight nosebands will be welcomed.
We’ve all seen pictures of horses whose mouths have been strapped shut so tightly they can’t relax their j...
Ask a non-horsey person what difference daylight saving time (DST) makes to them and you’ll probably get either a blank look or a mild grumble about days getting shorter. Ask a horse owner and be prepared for a long list of complaints.
For many owners, it means fewer chances to ride. For an unlu...
Do you ever feel that you and younger members of your family live on different planets? Or worse, that you’re saying all the things that made you cringe when your parents said them to you?
Then the talk turns to horses – and everything fits into place. One of the many benefits of being around ho...
Nothing with horses is ever simple. After the Masters I religiously hosed Chiara’s right fore three times a day for a week then took her to the vet to have the leg scanned. Even this didn’t go according to plan! After trotting up and down on a hard surface, lunging her on both reins and flexion t...
